BratBusters Parenting Podcast

When Consequences Fail (Try This Instead) 11.06.2026 34dk

#176 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on consequences. She covers the importance of consistency, choosing the right consequence, whether or not she believes consequences need to be connected to the bad behaviour, and shifting the focus towards your parenting rather than the child’s behaviour. Lastly, Lisa addresses nine listener questions, discussing consequences for a 10-year-old, what to do when a 3-year-old doesn’t care about toys being taken away, how to handle a situat...

The Mistake Making Your Child Call the Shots 09.06.2026 41dk

#175 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on letting children call the shots. She covers what she believes children should be in charge of, the importance of structure and systems, why you should be learning from your children, how she would approach the situation when you feel like your children are calling the shots, and her thoughts on the word brat. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing what to do when a 4-year-old has a hard time managing emotions, why ...

When Ignoring Tantrums Goes Too Far 04.06.2026 47dk

#174 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on approaching tantrums. She covers her general approach, the tantrum aftermath, tantrums about needs compared to wants, the importance of connection with calm leadership parenting, and not having a conversation with others during your child’s tantrums. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing handling toddler tantrums over needs, what to do when a 5-year-old becomes destructive when things don’t go his way, how to navi...

The Hidden Flaw in Parenting Boundaries 02.06.2026 37dk

#173 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on parenting boundaries. She covers how she would go about strengthening your calm leadership parenting skills and feeling too strict when creating parenting boundaries. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to handle siblings constantly fighting, what to do when children are not respecting their mom, ways to navigate toddler defiance during transitions, and whether parents should be doubling up on consequences...

Why Disappointment Towards Your Child Can Backfire 28.05.2026 17dk

#172 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on showing anger, frustration, and disappointment towards your children. She covers unrealistic expectations for parenting, children learning to show anger and disappointment, an example where a teenager is rude to house guests, balancing restraint and showing up as genuine, how to start changing your parenting style, and whether or not she believes children should fear their parents. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16...

If Your Toddler Won't Listen (Try This) 26.05.2026 26dk

#171 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on toddlers not listening to their parents. She covers the importance of fun with calm leadership parenting, correcting toddler behaviour, and treating discipline like a business transaction. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing what to do when a 2-year-old is constantly repeating themselves, how to approach discipline for a 14-month-old, responding to a 24-month-old pushing other children, and how to handle a tod...

The Secret to Raising Polite (But Confident) Children 21.05.2026 33dk

#170 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on raising polite children. She covers what age she would start manners, balancing manners and confidence, building gratitude, and where to start with calm leadership parenting. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing her approach for teaching genuine manners, how to handle an 8-year-old who is possessive over toys, what to do when a 5-year-old says unkind things to mom, and how to respond to a 4-year-old saying yuck t...

Discipline Errors Toddler Parents Make 19.05.2026 23dk

#169 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on toddler discipline. She covers four things toddlers may do, three common discipline methods she doesn’t recommend for toddlers, consistent corrective actions, the importance of patience, and navigating the unknown of parenting. Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, strategies for managing a 17-month-old whining, approaching teeth brushing for a 20-month-old, the challenges of balancing a toddler and a baby and how to respon...

Master the Mom Look (Use With Caution) 14.05.2026 27dk

#168 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on mastering the mom look. She covers how she would go about using this and how it fits within her approach to calm leadership parenting. Lastly, Lisa addresses nine listener questions, discussing if you are showing disappointment and using warnings with the "Mom Look," how to handle siblings annoying one another, what to do when parents can’t agree on a parenting style, and responding to a 3-year-old hitting a sibling. She then explore...

Defiance in 3-Year-Olds (A Mistake Parents Make) 12.05.2026 35dk

#167 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on defiance from 3-year-olds. She covers how parenting shifts from toddlers to children, the mistakes she believes parents make for this age, passing over more control as children grow, and whether or not some children are naturally more defiant than others. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, discussing what to do when a 3-year-old is destructive when playing outside, how to handle defiance and not listening from a 3-year-...

Enforcing Rules Without Yelling (Or Nagging) 07.05.2026 33dk

#166 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on when children break rules. She covers methods she doesn’t recommend like yelling, repeating yourself as a parent, and using threats and warnings. She also provides her reasoning for having two consequences on the BratBusters Behaviour Board and how she may approach it if calm leadership parenting feels not attainable. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing the specific choices for parent’s consequences on the Brat...

How Your Reaction Can Make Loud Tantrums Worse 05.05.2026 18dk

#165 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on loud tantrums. She covers loud tantrums when you’re in an environment where you need to be quiet, what age she has found tantrums start and end, her thoughts on discussing tantrums with children, and tantrums over wants compared to needs. Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing how to respond when a 4-year-old is stomping feet loudly during a tantrum, what to do about toddler tantrums due to sibling jealousy, her a...

How to Connect With Your Child (Try This) 30.04.2026 18dk

#164 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on connection with children. She covers the transition from parenting toddlers to children, children choosing different interests from you, ways to connect with younger and older children, not wanting your children to grow up, and not using connection as leverage. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more ...

Stop Demanding Respect From Your Teenager 28.04.2026 37dk

#163 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on parenting teenagers. She covers the difference between respect and fear as a parent, transitioning into the teenage years, her top five tips for parenting teenagers, allowing teens to make mistakes, expecting your children to make less mistakes than you did, the impact of banning things, and approaching attitude,. Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing the best approach for a 13-year-old stealing, strategies for g...

The Real Reason Children Need to Hear No 23.04.2026 25dk

#162 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on saying no to children. She covers parents avoiding this word, teaching children about the real world, why she believes children should have control over their lives, whether or not children should see their parents making mistakes, the fear of a tantrum, and being careful with what you say as a parent. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to manage saying no to 3-year-old twins, the best way to handle toddl...

How to Raise Children With Grit (Without Pushing) 21.04.2026 21dk

#161 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to raising children with grit. She covers parents trying to make everything easy for their children, how she approached teaching delayed gratification, the importance of learning to fail, praising children, and setting fair boundaries even in toddlerhood. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing what to do when a 16-month-old gets loud when they don’t get what they want, the best way to handle yelling and screaming fr...

How to Connect With Your Toddler (The Mistake Parents Make) 16.04.2026 15dk

#160 In this episode, Lisa discusses how she approaches connecting with a toddler, which she considers to be 16-35 months. She covers the mistakes she believes parents make when connecting with their toddler, connection ideas, how to connect on a walk to the park, rainy day ideas, an idea Amy saw on social media, and the importance of finding community. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Thank you for joi...

When Your Child Hits (Stop Doing This) 14.04.2026 27dk

#159 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach when children are hitting others. She covers navigating aggressive behaviour and why she believes children often start this behaviour in the first place. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, discussing how to respond when a 17-month-old has started hitting others, what to do when a 5-year-old is acting out at school, the best way to manage 4-year-old tantrums and hitting a sibling, and how to handle a toddler throwing things...

The Secret to Setting Fair Parenting Boundaries 09.04.2026 29dk

#158 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to how to approach parenting boundaries. She covers why parents need to be accountable for their actions, what to do when you feel like you’ve been too strict, and moving forward when you’ve been too lenient as a parent. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to hold boundaries as a toddler parent, what to do when a toddler is acting out when other people are around, how to handle a 3-year-old asking repeated ques...

How to Handle Outbursts (Without Yelling) 07.04.2026 38dk

#157 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to handling outbursts from your children. She covers staying calm during tantrums, how to approach grandparents who have different parenting methods, and what happens when a parent's emotions get heightened. Lastly, Lisa addresses ten listener questions, discussing how to not get embarrassed by public toddler tantrums, how to go about helping a 4-year-old self-regulate when they get angry, what to do when a toddler screams at parents wh...